Who Do You Think You Are? The Surprising Way to Reduce Stress Under Pressure

Episode Highlights:The studies that Amy Cuddy discusses in her book, Presence, that show that values-based affirmation lowers stress and boosts performanceWhat drama club taught Jess about high-performance self-leadership (and why it matters now)How actors like Julianne Moore access authenticity on stage and screen—and how you can do the same in real lifeWhy your MVP (Mission, Vision, Principles) alignment is non-negotiable for composure under pressureA 4-step pre-performance ritual to help you lead from your center, not from fearThe ultimate high-performance question: Who do you think you are?Actionable Strategy This Week:Try Jess’s 4-step pre-performance ritual before a high-stakes task:Name a Core Value (e.g., courage, integrity, service)Connect to Why It Matters (journal or reflect for 2 minutes)Breathe it In (slow, deep breaths while visualizing yourself living it)Trigger Phrase (e.g., “Green Light,” “Let’s Go,” “This is who I am”)When you believe your own story, stress loses its power—and you get yours back.Resource ListCuddy, A. (2015). Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges.https://www.amycuddy.com/presenceCreswell, J.D., & Sherman, D.K. (2012). Methods for Self-Affirmation Interventions. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 6(2), 115–129.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9004.2011.00409.xSteele, C.M. (1988). The Psychology of Self-Affirmation: Sustaining the Integrity of the Self. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, Vol. 21, 261–302.https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2601(08)60229-4Harvard Business Review: The Science of Pep Talkshttps://hbr.org/2017/07/the-science-of-pep-talksThe Green Light Method™ by Jess Sargushttps://www.thelegalathlete.com Are you looking for a speaker to energize and empower your organization to develop a fighter's mindset and master their mental performance every day? Or are you interested in a talk or workshop on The Green Light Method, a neuroscience- and performance psychology-based system that helps individuals and teams live and work with Fierce Agency (TM), override fear-based hesitation, rewire limiting beliefs, and take aligned, empowered action toward peak performance and purpose-driven success?DM me today on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected]. Ready to win more at trial without burnout? Limited spaces are still available to secure your own 1:1, 8-week Accelerated Trial Fight Camp.DM me today on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected]. The Legal Athlete Website: Click to learn more about engaging Jess Sargus as a speaker for your group or event, or to explore coaching with Jess Sargus to master your mindset, execute under pressure, and thrive in your career and life for the long term through science and sports psychology.  Also, through the website, you can download a free copy of The Legal Athlete Daily Planner to help you organize and prioritize easily to grow and get better every day, practice the 6 longevity habits studies show have the greatest positive impact, and implement your Daily Glimmer habit to bring more resilience and happiness into your life. Or, download and print the 4 Steps to Elite Habits flow chart PDF for free to guide your daily and weekly elite habits.  Music: Bounce Like This, by Wolves - YouTube ID UUFGDERWUSZ9LXWLReady to Fight, by Arenas - YouTube ID XKO39W3SJHGS9EKW